P8 MMA/MPA thread.

[oldsoak]

As have the Russkis - civ version mind.

 

[Himmler]

Exactly; we could do worse. The Austrians have also just ordered the AW139M too.

If it’s good enough for protecting the ICBM silo’s it should be good enough for bespoke medium lift that is required by SF.

 

[Cold_Collation]

If it’s good enough for protecting the ICBM silo’s it should be good enough for bespoke medium lift that is required by SF.

It’s a step up from the Puma.

 

[rampant]

Dedicated thread now open for the new Rotary Lift Program

https://www.arrse.co.uk/community/threads/next-generation-medium-lift.302718/

 

[rampant]

Aussies buying another pair

 

[baldbof]

..and there's six serial numbers already allocated just in case there's a further UK buy.

 

[terminal]

Aussies buying another pair

If you're trying to post a Twitter post, it's not coming through at my end. Is there any actual information beyond "Aussies buying another pair"?

 

[rampant]

If you're trying to post a Twitter post, it's not coming through at my end. Is there any actual information beyond "Aussies buying another pair"?

Only just announced so it hasn't hit the newsstands, so will update when it comes through

Only have the above tweet, and the one below from the current Australian Defence Minister as of this time.

 

[rampant]

Flight Global Article on this morning's announcement

Australia to obtain two additional P-8A Poseidons

Canberra will acquire an additional pair of Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, which will boost its fleet of the type to 14 examples.

www.flightglobal.com

 

[Mr._Average]

If you're trying to post a Twitter post, it's not coming through at my end. Is there any actual information beyond "Aussies buying another pair"?

Australia orders two more P-8A Poseidon aircraft - Naval Today

Australia Air Force’s maritime patrol capability will be boosted with the defense ministry set to acquire two more P-8A Poseidon surveillance and response aircraft, bringing the total fleet size to 14.

www.navaltoday.com

 

[Raven2008]

Lossie has been busy recently with the east coast VP squadrons deployed there alongside the RAF ones. As it happened last month one P8 carried Out couple of touch n’gos at the Hall here (my photos from cold afternoon).

Cheers

 

[orgASMic]

..and there's six serial numbers already allocated just in case there's a further UK buy.

I do hope they get taken. There is lots of work for the current fleet.

 

[HectortheInspector]

I do hope they get taken. There is lots of work for the current fleet.

Well, given the mighty numbers of RN hulls available to patrol UK waters, aviation is the way to go to maximise coverage.